Ancient Chinese form of classical dance for health, self-defense, and spiritual development received in a dream by Taoist sage Chang San-feng based on subtle yielding, circular movement, control of ch'i, relaxation, 14th c.
Also known as the "yin and yang" this circular Chinese symbol represents the universe as the mingling of opposites: light and dark, hard and soft, male and female, etc.
a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
A martial art involving meditation and slow, flowing self-guided movements that follow set forms. This is intended to bring about physical self-awareness and affect the flow of chi.
a soft, slow, gentle form of exercise which can be practised by people of all ages, developed in China thousands of years ago
(lit. "Great Polarity.") Yin and yang.
Body movements in meditative state to promote physical and mental health.
A form of Chinese martial art that combines mental concentration, slow respiration and graceful movements similar to those of a dance; "meditation in motion".
T'ai Chi Chuan (the complete name for T'ai Chi) is one kind of Chinese Qigong system practiced originally as a martial art. It is now perhaps the most widely practiced daily movement program in the world because of its wide range of applications from self-healing to self-defense.
A form or Chinese martial art that favors a constant flow of energy. It combines mental concentration, slow respiration and graceful movements similar to those of a dance.